TN Notary Fees and Compensation

Question 1

What is the maximum fee a Tennessee notary may charge per notarial act?

Accepted Answer

$5.00

Answer

Tennessee law caps the fee a notary may charge at $5.00 per notarial act.

Question 2

Can a Tennessee notary charge a travel fee in addition to the notarial fee?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a reasonable travel fee may be charged if agreed upon in advance

Answer

A notary may charge a separate, reasonable travel fee as long as the fee is disclosed and agreed upon by the signer before travel occurs.

Question 3

A Tennessee notary notarizes five signatures on a single document. How many fees may they charge?

Accepted Answer

One fee per signature notarized

Answer

Each individual notarial act (e.g., each signature notarized) is a separate act and may be charged a separate fee, up to the statutory maximum per act.

Question 4

Is a Tennessee notary required to charge a fee for notarization?

Accepted Answer

No, a notary may choose to waive or reduce their fee

Answer

A notary is not required to charge a fee and may waive or discount their fee at their discretion.

Question 5

Which of the following would be an improper basis for charging a higher notarial fee in Tennessee?

Accepted Answer

The type of identification the signer presented

Answer

The type of ID a signer presents is not a valid reason to charge a higher fee; fees should be based on acts performed and disclosed travel, not on identity verification tools.

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TN Notary Fees and Compensation